Senior Real Estate Property Opportunities – Scotland

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Real Estate Lawyer with over 6 years PQE to lead real estate transactions and advise on a range of property matters. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a client-focused approach, with opportunities for career progression within a national firm. Competitive benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits offered

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years of experience in real estate law.
• Experience in mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead domestic and international real estate transactions.
• Advise on development, investment, and leasing matters.
• Handle acquisitions, sales, leasing, and development for commercial clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-focused approach

Due diligence experience

Team leadership

Education

6+ years PQE

Qualification in Scotland, England & Wales

Job description

Job Description:

At Frasia Wright Associates, we are currently working on a number of exciting and high-level Senior Real Estate opportunities across Scotland. We have seen a growing demand for experienced Property specialists within the legal profession, particularly at the senior level. If you are an experienced Real Estate Lawyer seeking a new challenge, we would be delighted to have a confidential conversation with you. You can also explore more on our website. Below is a selection of the roles we currently have available:

• Lead domestic and international real estate transactions for clients in infrastructure, retail, and government.
• Advise on development, investment, and leasing matters; draft and negotiate key real estate documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; strong experience in due diligence and asset/portfolio management required.
• Handle acquisitions, sales, leasing, and development for commercial clients including pension scheme providers.
• Draft and review contracts and titles; mentor junior staff and manage client relationships.
• Requires 6+ years’ PQE with strong communication skills and a client-focused approach; competitive benefits offered.
• Advise on hotel, leisure, and city-centre development projects, including Build-to-Rent and luxury hotel deals.
• Work with funders, owners, and operators on acquisitions, expansions, and management agreements.
• Collaborate with banking, planning, and construction teams; 6+ years’ PQE in commercial real estate preferred.
• Senior-level role leading a national firm’s expanding real estate team; opportunity for career progression.
• Expertise in development, finance, leasing, and asset management; team leadership expected.
• Ideal for 6+ years’ PQE lawyers; client following welcome but not required.
• Manage diverse transactions across retail, leisure, healthcare, and investment sectors.
• Handle acquisitions, leasing, development, portfolio management, and funding work.
• Suitable for 5+ years’ PQE up to Partner level; offers direct client engagement and business development opportunities.
• Advise on large-scale energy infrastructure projects (solar, wind, battery, hydrogen) for high-profile clients.
• Focus on property elements of nationally significant developments.
• Requires 4+ years’ PQE and qualification in Scotland, England & Wales, or both; excellent training and benefits offered.